One of the most recurring resolutions of the new year is to go on a diet and lose a few pounds after the Christmas excesses. However, it is best toperforming the regimen under medical supervision, and especially not to trust the miracle diets and magic products to lose weight. In an article published in the magazineAmerican Journal of Public Health, the Spanish Society for the Study of Obesity (SEEDO) warns of the dangers of dietary supplements.
According to the authors of the research, these supplements are the new generations of “rainbow” pills, which were banned in Spain in the 90s due to their dangerousness. Some of them contain amphetamine derivatives, with benzodiazepines, beta-blockers and other compounds with many adverse effects on the body. In order to circumvent the strict regulations on drugs,these products are not presented on the market as drugs, but as food supplements. In addition, new marketing channels such as the Internet have favored its rapid spread among consumers.
“There are many pages on the Internet that promote miraculous products for weight loss and it is also a recurring topic in forums, but we must not lose sight of the fact that these can be dangerous products that on many occasionsthey have not passed any sanitary control, and this can cause serious side effects and even death, “explains Albert Goday, one of the authors and president of SEEDO.” In fact, in previous studies we have been able to document the dangers of these miracle pills on the cardiovascular, renal or endocrine. If you consulted your doctor before taking any type of medicine or dietary supplement, many problems would be avoided. “
These miracle products promise a quick solution to weight problems and capitalize on the willingness of many patients to stick with whatever you offer.a solution without the effort of following a diet. In addition, according to experts, today’s society increasingly tends to self-medicate, something that, together with the enormous importance attached to physical appearance, makes the trade in these products very lucrative, despite their dangerousness. However, the keys to a successful diet are a balanced diet and regular physical exercise, something that cannot be substituted by any “miracle” pill.
